Lead Medical Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance on Day 1

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

401k Plan

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) in Elmhurst, NY is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to oversee MA workflow, patient prep, phlebotomy support, and collaboration with providers.

You will ensure compliance with NYCBS policies, supervise training, maintain lab documentation, and support office operations while delivering high-quality patient care.

Requires 2+ years of MA experience and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; strong communication and proactive attitude encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant medical or laboratory experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to tailor messages.

Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize tasks to manage workflow.
• Ensure MA adherence to NYCBS policies and procedures.
• Oversee training and competency assessments of all Medical Assistants.
• Draw blood and assist in specimen collection and processing.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization of equipment.
• Coordinate with management to set departmental goals.
• Report to Lab Leadership to improve workflow.

Skills

Medical Assistant Experience

Communication

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

## Lead Medical AssistantApply: Elmhurst, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000025827**Why Join Our Team?****At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)**, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to **healing, hope, and advanced care**, join us and help make a meaningful impact!**Job Description:**# **Lead Medical Assistant****Location: Elmhurst, NY****Hours: 5/8.5 shifts, Mon-Fri between 7:30am-6:30pm Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)** ## **Why Join Us?** ## **In This Role, You Will:*** **Assign and prioritize tasks to effectively manage workflow within the office.*** **Ensure that all MAs adhere to New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) policies and procedures.*** **Provide guidance on the operation and functionality of all Hematology Instrumentation.*** **Oversee training and competency assessments of all Medical Assistants.*** **Maintain accurate and consistent lab documentation required for regular inspections, including state inspections.*** **Assist with managing work quantity and quality, ensuring quality care is the top priority.*** **Collaborate with management to develop departmental goals aligned with the organization's objectives.*** **Draw blood from patients and assist in specimen collection and processing.*** **Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and procedures, and assist providers during physical exams and in-office treatments.*** **Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical equipment and instruments to ensure patient safety and infection control.*** **Oversee responsibilities such as phlebotomy, sample processing, requisition completion (e.g., Flow, Urine Pathology, Labdaq), blood spinning, and specimen bagging.*** **Oversee and Manage patient intakes, ensuring accurate information is recorded, including vital signs, medical history, and patient concerns.*** **Provide guidance to MAs on proper specimen handling and processing.*** **Adapt to new responsibilities based on changes in specialties and patient volume.*** **Regularly report to Lab Leadership to provide feedback and improve office workflow and efficiency.*** **Ensure that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.**## ## **We Require:*** **Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a medical or laboratory setting.*** **Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.*** **Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.*** **Attitude: Proactive, enthusiastic, and open to new challenges.*** **Decision-making: Strong decision-making abilities and commitment to upholding high standards.**## ## **What We Offer:*** **Salary: Starting at $28/hr*** **Benefits: Health Insurance on Day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)****Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care. Visit our website at: Nycancer.com**